Man, 39, charged after fireworks aimed at police in West Lothian

He is due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Wednesday

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 7th Nov 2023

A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged after fireworks were thrown at police in West Lothian on Bonfire Night.

The 'large scale' disturbance happened at Letham Park, Craigshill, on Monday

He is due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Investigations remain ongoing into multiple reports of reckless use of fireworks throughout West Lothian.

"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 0945 of 3 November, 2023.”

Meanwhile, the Scottish Government Community Safety Minister has said she expects more arrests to be made in the coming days following widespread disorder in Scotland on Bonfire Night.

Two, so far, have been taken into custody after what unfolded in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh.

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